The 10 hottest coolers for summer

You mean you're still using ice?

By Zane Sparling

on July 23, 2014 2:33 PM

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It's summer, and there's one burning question on everyone's mind: How are you chilling your drink, brah? With ice? OK, grandma, I'll see you, your rotary phone and your outdated notions on personal refrigeration back at the cabana hut.

This summer, those who have truly dedicated their life to the pursuit of a frostier drink are sitting back and relaxing with a whole new generation of high-tech coolers, chillers, and various other cold-makers.

For the complete rundown on this new breed of coolers and chillers, click through the rest of the slideshow..

The Coolest, the brainchild of inventor Ryan Grepper, takes the basic of concept of "it's a box that keeps your stuff cool" and explodes it—packing his cooler full of as many add-ons, extra features and neat bonuses as possible.

Besides the drink cooling function, the Coolest comes standard with an 18 volt rechargeable blender, waterproof Bluetooth speaker, USB charger, LED lid light and bottle-opener, making it perfect for the busy boater or beach-goer who wants to travel light.

The Coolest, the brainchild of inventor Ryan Grepper, takes the basic of concept of "it's a box that keeps your stuff cool" and explodes it—packing his cooler full of as many add-ons, extra features and neat ... more

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The Spin Chill in action!

The Spin Chill in action!

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The Spin Chill in action! Photo-6633297.90202 - Beaumont Enterprise

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Can you chill your drink while you drink it? With the Chillsner by Corkcicle, you can.

Here's how the product works: First, freeze the Chillsner. Then insert it into any standard size bottled brew. Step three? Have a real chill day, bromide, and never suffer through another lukewarm drink again.

Can you chill your drink while you drink it? With the Chillsner by Corkcicle, you can.

Here's how the product works: First, freeze the Chillsner. Then insert it into any standard size bottled brew. Step ... more

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Not a beer-drinker? Maybe wine is more your style? Using the same technology, Corkcicle Classic allows wine drinkers to chill their vintages to the prefect temperature. WARNING: Bon mots and droll observations not included.

Not a beer-drinker? Maybe wine is more your style? Using the same technology, Corkcicle Classic allows wine drinkers to chill their vintages to the prefect temperature. WARNING: Bon mots and droll observations ... more

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Sitting while drinking; scientists have proven it is possible. But the indomitable human spirit yearns for more.

That's the entrance cue for Bonfi, a multi-functional cooler that doubles as a table, storage container and seat. With a built in handle for easy transport, Bonfi makes all your other beach and campfire related furniture obsolete. You might want to furnish your whole house with Bonfi.

Unfortunately, this product is still in development, but you can check the latest news on it here.

Say goodbye to drippy, wet cans. Nostalgia electrics' retro cooler will keep your beverages perfectly chilled, with no ice required. Adjustable thermostat and easy to roll design are just two of its great features.

Chill your whiskey and spirits (or lemonade) using these steel "non-ice" drink chillers. Now you can drink guilt-free, safe with the knowledge that 15 percent of the profits of your purchase will go directly toward funding testicular cancer research.